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Cezar Ilea

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Quality-focused and solutions-oriented Test Manager

Romania

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my technical expertise and leadership skills to drive technology innovation and improvement initiatives.

As a seasoned Test Manager with over 15 years of experience, I have successfully led information technology and software testing innovation for high-growth organisations. My expertise lies in agile, waterfall, Risk-Based Testing, and TDD methodologies, with a strong background in manual and automated performance testing for complex service-oriented architectures.

I possess outstanding leadership abilities, with a proven track record of coordinating and directing project teams to achieve challenging goals. My strong communication skills, combined with my ability to build robust relationships, have enabled me to effectively manage competing demands and deliver high-quality migration services.

I am a creative and results-oriented professional, with a passion for managing technology improvement initiatives and collaborating with partners to analyse and interpret needs, gather requirements, and devise testing procedures and strategies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Test Manager

Current

Eberspaecher Controls

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Directs three teams for software testing, focusing on project planning, effort estimation, and client communication. Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure high-quality migration services and maintains internal policies for efficiency.

Project Management Software Testing Agile Methodologies Test Planning Team Leadership Risk Management Process Improvement

Project Test Manager

Bosch SoftTec GmbH

May 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Managed four teams across three countries for software testing on the Daimler project. Developed test strategies and maintained project planning while ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Team Management Software Testing Test Strategy Project Planning Client Communication Risk Assessment Continuous Improvement Test Planning

Software Test Manager

Continental Automotive Romania

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Led four teams for BMW and GEELY projects, focusing on operational planning and resource allocation. Managed risk assessments and developed project plans to ensure timely delivery.

Team Leadership Operational Management Risk Assessment Project Management Resource Allocation Quality Assurance Test Planning

System Test Engineer

Autoliv Romania

Aug 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 1 month)

Oversaw performance testing functions and implemented IT solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Communicated with clients to ensure maximum test coverage.

Performance Testing Solutions Test Planning Client Communication Quality Assurance SLA Management Test Coverage

Senior Software Test Engineer

Frontier Silicon

Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year)

Developed test strategies and managed testing delivery across multiple lifecycles. Focused on risk-based testing and automated testing solutions.

Test Strategy Testing Automation Testing Quality Assurance Project Management Resource Management

System Test Engineer

Continental Automotive Timisoara

Jan 2007 - Mar 2014 (7 years 2 months)

Responsible for version control and quality assurance in software testing. Developed test plans and streamlined testing procedures for improved productivity.